garbage

Example Sentences

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More than a dozen neighborhoods in the capital city of Havana erupted in protests Wednesday night, with residents banging pots and burning garbage amid rising anger over dayslong blackouts and deteriorating living conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"They don't see us as a town. To them we're just another garbage can," she said.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

The road had been blocked with a large garbage container and tyres.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Imagine if Anthony Bourdain were your garbage man.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Don’t feel bad for me. I like living on my own. Move on as the wind blows, eat when I want, garbage as far as the opossum can waddle. Life is good.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz